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hysteresis Definition

hys·ter·esis (his′tər ēsis)

noun

Physics a lag of effect when the forces acting on a body are changed, as a lag in magnetization (magnetic hysteresis) of a ferromagnetic substance when the magnetizing force is changed

Etymology: ModL < Gr hysterēsis, a deficiency < hysterein, to be behind, come short < hysteros, later, behind < IE *udteros, compar. of base *ud-, up > out

hysteresis Related Forms

hys′·ter·etic (-etik) adjective

hysteresis Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • show: The free layer is now being swept in a hard axis, and shows reduced hysteresis, and a more linear response.
  • exhibit: This project concerns investigations into the novel phenomenon of negative hysteresis exhibited by cobalt films deposited by MOCVD under certain conditions.
  • have: Simulation with triangle input Unlike self-referenced logic, the transition has no hysteresis.
  • call: Through a process called hysteresis, the temperature is controlled to a very fine degree.

Adjective modifier

  • low: Units provide highly reliable, contactless operation with the high resolution, excellent repeatability, and low hysteresis.
  • hydraulic: Coupling of hydraulic hysteresis and stress-strain behavior in unsaturated soils.
  • magnetic: Negative magnetic hysteresis Ferromagnetic materials posses the property of magnetic hysteresis.
  • reduced: The free layer is now being swept in a hard axis, and shows reduced hysteresis, and a more linear response.
  • strong: Disparity of particle sizes following crushing has also been shown to relate to the strong hysteresis observed in unloading and reloading tests on soils.

Modifies a noun

  • loop: We have now seen the way in which the hysteresis loop arises.
  • curve: The average Depth vs. Load hysteresis curves are shown below.
  • effect: Historically, hysteresis effects were represented by empirical models based on two-phase flow.
  • loss: This means that above 700°C there can be no heating of the material due to hysteresis losses.
  • model: A comparison with published hysteresis models has identified shortcomings in these models.
  • measurement: This is a new UHV chamber for x-ray magnetic dichroism and hysteresis measurements.

Noun used with modifier

  • unemployment: He has been recently working on cumulative causation models of growth, unemployment hysteresis and international technology spillovers.
  • exhibit: The tracking process exhibits hysteresis controlled by two thresholds: T1 and T2 with T1 T2.

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